An [Equitable] Clean Energy Future

Public Forum – All Welcome @ University of New England, Arts Building, Lecture Theatre 2, Booloominbah Drive, Armidale

Leaders of the Southern Cross Climate Coalition (SCCC) will answer questions about climate change and why a price on carbon pollution makes economic and environmental sense for a region such as New England.
The SCCCC is committed to reducing our economy’s dependence on carbon pollution, promoting solutions to climate change and welcomes the Clean Energy Future package as the first step forward on climate change.

Southern Cross Climate Coalition (SCCC) Speakers:

• Don Henry, CEO, Australian Conservation Foundation – Discuss biodiversity on the land
• Ged Kearney, President, Australian Council of Trade Unions – Outline the job opportunities and new clean energy industries
• Cassandra Goldie, CEO, Australian Council of Social Service – Explain how low income households will be better off
• John Connor, CEO, The Climate Institute – Present research on carbon farming and practical farming measures
• MC: Dr Marty Branagan, Lecturer, Master of Environmental Advocacy, UNE